Looking for more history? Visit the Old Idaho Penitentiary, the Idaho State Capitol, or the Lincoln Legacy exhibit at the Idaho State Archives.

Founded in 1907, the Idaho Historical Museum has a comprehensive collection of over 250,000 objects. Events, special traveling exhibitions, and programs provide unique learning opportunities for families, school groups, and other visitors. The Idaho State Historical Museum receives support and resources from the Friends of the Historical Museum and Old Idaho Penitentiary.

Exciting changes are coming for Museum! Get ready to enjoy a whole new experience as the Idaho Historical Museum expands to provide more exhibits, more artifacts on display, and more activities for school groups and families. The Museum closed for an extensive three year renovation and expansion on August 4, 2014.